Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
Analyzing microdroplet outline size and adjusting channel pressure to alter microdroplet size

Abstract:

The invention generally relates to methods and systems for manipulating droplet size. In certain aspects, the invention provides methods for manipulating droplet size that include forming droplets of aqueous fluid surrounded by an immiscible carrier fluid, and manipulating droplet size during the forming step by adjusting pressure exerted on the aqueous fluid or the carrier fluid.